Beatrice ‘Bea’ V. (nee: Jensen) Lehman, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Ridgewood Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, born on May 15, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Petra Jensen.
Bea was united in marriage to Robert W. Lehman on November 23, 1946, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. She was a 1942 graduate of Washington Park High School. A former member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Bea retired from Wisconsin Telephone Company after many years of service. She had been a coach for her daughter’s softball team and a Cub Scout Leader and Den Mother. Bea enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sudoku and playing bingo. She also enjoyed knitting and sewing and especially spending time at her cottage in Door County.
Surviving are her children, Jim Lehman, Mary (Lou) Freeman all of Racine, Paul (Brenda) Lehman of Michigan and Laura Lehman of Racine; grandchildren, Jeremy (Laura Marie) Lehman, Nicole (fiancé Ryan) Lehman, Mark (Amanda) Lehman, Fred (Jenny) Dietel, Josh (Chrissy) Lehman, Leah (fiancé Curtis) Freeman and Sarah Freeman; 6 great-grandchildren, Emma, Jordan, Christopher, Samantha, Keli and Jackie; brother, Stanley (Elaine) Jensen of Racine. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on March 19, 1984; parents; brother Arnold Jensen and a sister, Dorothea ‘Dorothy’ Dustir.
Services will be held at St. Monica’s Senior Citizen Home, 3920 N. Green Bay Rd., on Friday, September 12, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Hwy 32, at 1 p.m. There will be a visitation at St. Monica’s on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Monica’s have been suggested.
A special thank you to Sister Irene, RN Marge, the staff and residents at St. Monica’s for their kindness and friendship through the years.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine (262) 632-4479
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
David Anthony Penza
David Anthony Penza, 19, passed away at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, on Sunday, September 7, 2008, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
David was born in Racine on March 4, 1989, son of Frank Leahy Penza and Cheryl Kay Penza. David graduated from 8th grade at Union Grove Christian School and then from 12th grade at Washington Park High School in 2007. David was a Racine resident his entire life.
David had a passion to serve at his church, First Evangelical Free Church in Racine; he served as a leader in the Awana ministry as well as assisting with his H.S. Youth Group. He took part in many missions' trips, one of them to Jamaica. Dave loved sports and started his sports career in RYS (Racine Youth Sports) playing football and baseball. He also participated in basketball while attending UGCS and was on the golf team at Park High School. (Dave loved golf!)
His greatest passion was to glorify God in all he did throughout his life. He enjoyed reading the word of God (the Bible) and his favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11. He was not ashamed to give God the glory when he shared his faith with others. Dave had many opportunities to speak for different groups including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Fullness of Life Foundation as well as the Milwaukee Brewers chapel service. He has shared the platform with people such as Ron Haggie, a motivational speaker, as well as Sherry Lund, an advocate for integrative medicine. David was an incredibly unique person with a spirit of humility, faith and love for others.
David is survived by his parents Frank and Cheryl Penza; siblings, Michael Penza, Kristin Bodnar (Penza), Daniel Penza, Kimberly Penza, Faith Penza; and grandparents, Kenneth and Delores Liesner, as well as many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
Funeral Services will be held at Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. A luncheon, to continue celebrating David’s life, will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be at Calvary Memorial Church this Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Penza family or to the Dave Penza Fund at Educators Credit Union, P.O. Box 081040, Racine, Wisconsin 53408.
The last 5 years of David's life were spent battling cancer, first in his knee, and then in his lungs. We would like to thank the people at: Fullness of Life Foundation and Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona; Koos for Kids in Racine; and our Church Family at 1st Evangelical Free Church, as well as many relatives and friends who have supported and prayed for David throughout his life. David's family is thankful he is now with the Lord Jesus...to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
David was born in Racine on March 4, 1989, son of Frank Leahy Penza and Cheryl Kay Penza. David graduated from 8th grade at Union Grove Christian School and then from 12th grade at Washington Park High School in 2007. David was a Racine resident his entire life. David had a passion to serve at his church, First Evangelical Free Church in Racine; he served as a leader in the Awana ministry as well as assisting with his H.S. Youth Group. He took part in many missions' trips, one of them to Jamaica. Dave loved sports and started his sports career in RYS (Racine Youth Sports) playing football and baseball. He also participated in basketball while attending UGCS and was on the golf team at Park High School. (Dave loved golf!)
His greatest passion was to glorify God in all he did throughout his life. He enjoyed reading the word of God (the Bible) and his favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11. He was not ashamed to give God the glory when he shared his faith with others. Dave had many opportunities to speak for different groups including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Fullness of Life Foundation as well as the Milwaukee Brewers chapel service. He has shared the platform with people such as Ron Haggie, a motivational speaker, as well as Sherry Lund, an advocate for integrative medicine. David was an incredibly unique person with a spirit of humility, faith and love for others.
David is survived by his parents Frank and Cheryl Penza; siblings, Michael Penza, Kristin Bodnar (Penza), Daniel Penza, Kimberly Penza, Faith Penza; and grandparents, Kenneth and Delores Liesner, as well as many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
Funeral Services will be held at Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. A luncheon, to continue celebrating David’s life, will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be at Calvary Memorial Church this Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Penza family or to the Dave Penza Fund at Educators Credit Union, P.O. Box 081040, Racine, Wisconsin 53408.
The last 5 years of David's life were spent battling cancer, first in his knee, and then in his lungs. We would like to thank the people at: Fullness of Life Foundation and Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona; Koos for Kids in Racine; and our Church Family at 1st Evangelical Free Church, as well as many relatives and friends who have supported and prayed for David throughout his life. David's family is thankful he is now with the Lord Jesus...to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Lorraine A. 'Lucky' Ferraro
Lorraine A. “Lucky” (nee, Antolovich) Ferraro, 80, passed away at the home of her son, Sam, on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
Lucky was born on February 24, 1928, to Frank and Helen (nee, Roland) Antolovich, Sr. She married Ernest Ferraro on May 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2003. Lucky was employed for many years at Wells Brothers Restaurant, retiring from Giovanni’s Restaurant. Lucky was very involved and took pride in all of her children’s activities. She loved playing bingo and the slots.
Survivors include her children, Sam (Loretta) Ferraro, Rudy (Debbie) Nilo and Ernie (Marge) Nilo; 7 grandchildren, Sam Ferraro, Steve Ferraro, Cindy (Mat) Molinaro, Mike (Frieda) Jacobs, Christine Garcia, Jennie Nilo, Lina (Chris) Edwardson; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters and brother, Jenny (Cal) Kadrich, Katherine Dey, Helen Libby, Barbara South and Don Nelson; sisters-in-law, Marge Antolovich and Vivian Antolovich; brother-in-law Matt (Jean) Ferraro; sisters-in-laws Anne Brehm and Ida Jean Ferraro. Lucky is also survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters; Kathleen and Deborah; and brothers, Frank Antolovich and Steve Antolovich.
Funeral services for Lorraine will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 7 p.m. Entombment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of services.
On behalf of Lucky’s entire family, we would like to extend a very special thanks to Sam for all of his loving care and compassion shown to Lorraine over the years, especially throughout her illness.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Ave., Racine (262) 639-8000
Lucky was born on February 24, 1928, to Frank and Helen (nee, Roland) Antolovich, Sr. She married Ernest Ferraro on May 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2003. Lucky was employed for many years at Wells Brothers Restaurant, retiring from Giovanni’s Restaurant. Lucky was very involved and took pride in all of her children’s activities. She loved playing bingo and the slots.Survivors include her children, Sam (Loretta) Ferraro, Rudy (Debbie) Nilo and Ernie (Marge) Nilo; 7 grandchildren, Sam Ferraro, Steve Ferraro, Cindy (Mat) Molinaro, Mike (Frieda) Jacobs, Christine Garcia, Jennie Nilo, Lina (Chris) Edwardson; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters and brother, Jenny (Cal) Kadrich, Katherine Dey, Helen Libby, Barbara South and Don Nelson; sisters-in-law, Marge Antolovich and Vivian Antolovich; brother-in-law Matt (Jean) Ferraro; sisters-in-laws Anne Brehm and Ida Jean Ferraro. Lucky is also survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters; Kathleen and Deborah; and brothers, Frank Antolovich and Steve Antolovich.
Funeral services for Lorraine will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 7 p.m. Entombment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of services.
On behalf of Lucky’s entire family, we would like to extend a very special thanks to Sam for all of his loving care and compassion shown to Lorraine over the years, especially throughout her illness.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Ave., Racine (262) 639-8000
Arthur P.W. Krueger
Arthur P.W. Krueger, age 78, passed away Saturday evening September 6, 2008, at his residence. Arthur was born in Racine, February 13, 1930, son of the late Arthur and Laura (Nee: Christianson) Krueger and was a lifelong resident of Racine.
Arthur worked at the Hansche Farm for many years. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church for over thirty years and a member of the Cross Bearers Class. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his sister, Phyllis Van Helmond of Denver, CO; nephew, Tony Van Helmond of Denver, CO; cousins, Don (Joyce) Krueger and their children, Kurt (Jackie) Krueger, Lynn Krueger, all of Racine, Kent (Janice) Krueger of Monroe, Carol (Dick) Smollen of Elk River, MN, Stewart (Lucy) McNaughton of Racine, James (Bev) Hay, Harold (Sally) Hay, all of Racine, Alice Cornelius of Cheyenne, WY, Lois (Stan) Craven of Denver, CO, Jeanette Pero of Waukesha,WI, Dorothy Wall of Denver, CO; his roommate Robert Foley; other relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, on September 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Flemming officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Lynn Krueger, his guardian Jean Draeger, Stafford Manor especially Sue Lucas and Pat Mandli, and Aseracare Hospice especially Al Poeppel for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Arthur worked at the Hansche Farm for many years. He was a faithful member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church for over thirty years and a member of the Cross Bearers Class. He will be dearly missed.Survivors include his sister, Phyllis Van Helmond of Denver, CO; nephew, Tony Van Helmond of Denver, CO; cousins, Don (Joyce) Krueger and their children, Kurt (Jackie) Krueger, Lynn Krueger, all of Racine, Kent (Janice) Krueger of Monroe, Carol (Dick) Smollen of Elk River, MN, Stewart (Lucy) McNaughton of Racine, James (Bev) Hay, Harold (Sally) Hay, all of Racine, Alice Cornelius of Cheyenne, WY, Lois (Stan) Craven of Denver, CO, Jeanette Pero of Waukesha,WI, Dorothy Wall of Denver, CO; his roommate Robert Foley; other relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, on September 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Flemming officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Lynn Krueger, his guardian Jean Draeger, Stafford Manor especially Sue Lucas and Pat Mandli, and Aseracare Hospice especially Al Poeppel for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Friday, September 5, 2008
Eric C. Krause
Eric C. Krause, 61, passed away on Friday evening, Sept. 5, 2008, at his home following a short illness. He was born in Cornell, WI, on Feb. 2, 1947, to the late Erich and Alma (nee: Gerber) Krause. He graduated from Cornell High School in 1965, and grew up in the Cobban area. He moved to Racine, where he worked for Racine Unified School District for 30 years, retiring in 2006.
A son, Michael; a sister, Linda, of Chippewa Falls; four cousins; special friends, Michael Ziebarth of Chippewa Falls and Yvonne Troen and family of Racine, survive him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at 6 p.m. A committal service will be held in Cornell, WI, on Sept. 20, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 p.m. until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave. Racine (262) 634-3361
A son, Michael; a sister, Linda, of Chippewa Falls; four cousins; special friends, Michael Ziebarth of Chippewa Falls and Yvonne Troen and family of Racine, survive him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at 6 p.m. A committal service will be held in Cornell, WI, on Sept. 20, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 4 p.m. until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave. Racine (262) 634-3361
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Tom Loumos
Tom Loumos, age 80, passed away Thursday evening September 4, 2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Tom was born in Kenosha December 8, 1927, son of the late Paul and Pagona (nee: Lampos) Loumos.
Tom graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha “Class of 1946” and attended UW-LaCrosse. During World War II, he proudly served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, and received both the French and Belgian Croix de Guerre. On June 4, 1950, at Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Olivia “Bea” Tseffos. In his earlier years, he was employed with the Simmons Company for ten years and with American Motors for ten years before he and his brother opened the Driftwood Restaurant in Sturtevant. Tom and George owned and operated the restaurant for twenty years. Tom was a longtime active member of the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. He served on the church council for twenty four years, was on their building committee and was a charter member of AHEPA. He enjoyed football, basketball and baseball. He will be best remembered as a kind hearted man who loved his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty eight years, Olivia “Bea” Loumos; son, William Tom Loumos of Racine; daughters, Dr. Peggy (Jon) Kennedy of White Bear Lake, MN, Debra (Thomas) Gibas of Eden Prairie, MN; three grandchildren, Thomas Kennedy, Gregory and Diane Gibas; brother, George Loumos of Sturtevant; sisters-in-law, Nola Petropoulos of Racine, Margaret Ann Tseffos of Arizona; brother-in-law, Thomas Maragos of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents Tom was also preceded in death by his brother John and sister Sophie Maragos.
Funeral services will be held at the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd (Hwy 31), on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. John Ketchum officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday evening at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. (Trisagion service at 7 p.m.) Memorials to the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church have been suggested.
The family extends a special thank you to the entire staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center for all of their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Tom graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha “Class of 1946” and attended UW-LaCrosse. During World War II, he proudly served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, and received both the French and Belgian Croix de Guerre. On June 4, 1950, at Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Olivia “Bea” Tseffos. In his earlier years, he was employed with the Simmons Company for ten years and with American Motors for ten years before he and his brother opened the Driftwood Restaurant in Sturtevant. Tom and George owned and operated the restaurant for twenty years. Tom was a longtime active member of the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. He served on the church council for twenty four years, was on their building committee and was a charter member of AHEPA. He enjoyed football, basketball and baseball. He will be best remembered as a kind hearted man who loved his family.Survivors include his loving wife of fifty eight years, Olivia “Bea” Loumos; son, William Tom Loumos of Racine; daughters, Dr. Peggy (Jon) Kennedy of White Bear Lake, MN, Debra (Thomas) Gibas of Eden Prairie, MN; three grandchildren, Thomas Kennedy, Gregory and Diane Gibas; brother, George Loumos of Sturtevant; sisters-in-law, Nola Petropoulos of Racine, Margaret Ann Tseffos of Arizona; brother-in-law, Thomas Maragos of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents Tom was also preceded in death by his brother John and sister Sophie Maragos.
Funeral services will be held at the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd (Hwy 31), on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. John Ketchum officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday evening at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. (Trisagion service at 7 p.m.) Memorials to the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church have been suggested.
The family extends a special thank you to the entire staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center for all of their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Richard 'Dick' Stroemer
Richard ‘Dick’ Stroemer, 82, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Harbor House, Kenosha, WI. He was a lifelong resident of Racine, born on April 15, 1926, to William and Della (nee: Jordan) Stroemer. On December 28, 1948, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Solbraa.
Richard served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin and enjoyed a successful career as a salesman for Heyman Distributing Company, Chicago, IL.
Richard is survived by his son, John Stroemer of Minnesota; daughter, Jane (Tom) Hearn of Racine; four grandchildren, Erik (Alyssa) Stroemer and Sarah (Matt) Anderson both of Minnesota, Heather (Matt) Remington and T.J. Hearn both of Racine; and three great-grandchildren, Ava and Jack Anderson and Mackenzie Jo Stroemer all of Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Catherine Stroemer of Virginia. He is further survived by nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo; parents, William and Della Stroemer; brother, William Stroemer; in-laws, Arlow and Cora Mae Solbraa; sister-in-law, Arlyss Karlson and brother-in-law, Robert Karlson.
Memorial services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. There will be a time to meet with the family at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
The family would like to thank all of Dick’s neighbors and friends who so compassionately helped him while he suffered with Alzheimer’s.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine (262) 632-4479
Richard served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin and enjoyed a successful career as a salesman for Heyman Distributing Company, Chicago, IL.Richard is survived by his son, John Stroemer of Minnesota; daughter, Jane (Tom) Hearn of Racine; four grandchildren, Erik (Alyssa) Stroemer and Sarah (Matt) Anderson both of Minnesota, Heather (Matt) Remington and T.J. Hearn both of Racine; and three great-grandchildren, Ava and Jack Anderson and Mackenzie Jo Stroemer all of Minnesota; a sister-in-law, Catherine Stroemer of Virginia. He is further survived by nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo; parents, William and Della Stroemer; brother, William Stroemer; in-laws, Arlow and Cora Mae Solbraa; sister-in-law, Arlyss Karlson and brother-in-law, Robert Karlson.
Memorial services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. There will be a time to meet with the family at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
The family would like to thank all of Dick’s neighbors and friends who so compassionately helped him while he suffered with Alzheimer’s.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine (262) 632-4479
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